It seems I'm a patient now!

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But not a very patient one! 

I've at least got a diagnosis, it's invasive ductal cancer grade 2, but still small, oestrogen receptive but looks as if I might get away with the lymph nodes....and maybe not too much treatment afterwards? 

Complex plan, but to begin with, a sentinel node (plus another one or so) removal as day surgery, (a nuclear medicine visit first to get 'the jab' for them to trace) then a gap while that,  plus the HER result come back, then because of my previous surgeries for cysts and the fact one resulted in a massive haematoma, therefore scar tissue, I will have a complete mastectomy with an implant. That will be immediately after Easter. 

By finding out as much as possible beforehand, the surgeon hopes to prevent too many operations. Obviously I will then need Tamoxifen or similar, so will appreciate helpful advice about that. 

But I'd be interested on anyone's 'take' on her plan. I feel reassured that she took time with me, and the BC nurse afterwards spent a good while too. 

Hugs xxx

  • So sorry to hear   and sending hugs. What date is your anniversary, thinking of you x

    Jay

  • Thank you  and  , it’s this Wednesday. 

    Both kids are coming, I’m taking them to Whipsnade Zoo (I’m a fellow) and then for dinner we are going to support a neighbour who has just embarked on a change of career, they have bought and had converted, a trailer to cook. They did their first spell at a classic car meet in Warwickshire and will start a regular spot at our local pub with the first date being Wednesday. 

    So something to look forward to as well as remember. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Hi  , just popping in to say will be thinking of you on Wednesday. Sounds like a nice arrangement, glad you’re spending it with your lovely kids. Grief is an unpredictable creature, we can think we’ve found some level of acceptance/ adjustment and then it’s all back again in a wave of emotions.  Early days, really, in terms of your loss of dear hubby. And of course your precious kids are a constant reminder of him which is lovely but also must in some ways magnify the loss as you feel for their loss too. 
    Anyway I’m rambling, just wanted to send a love and a big virtual hug to you. Xxx

    HappyFeet1 xx
    Don’t be afraid to cry. It will free your mind of sorrowful thoughts. – Hopi
  •   I'll be thinking of you tomorrow my friend. A really lovely idea spending it with your children. Huge hugs 

    Sally

  • Will be thinking of you all on Wednesday.

    Hugs

    Daisy53 xxx

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  • Sending hugs for tomorrow   xx

    “ The only constant thing in life is change “

  • Sending hugs too. Here's hoping a day full of memories with family helps. I empathise as my mum is having a hard time and as a daughter the last 9 months have been hard going. Still taking some days one at a time. X

  • Thank you all, dear caring friends.

    a quiet start to my day. Had a tough night trying to get to sleep, thinking of 54 years ago. It makes me feel very quiet and rather introspective. I remember at this stage in the morning, worrying about my brother who was going to drive to collect one aunt and my grandmother to attend our wedding, but was rather late starting off. Then a friend of brother in law was due to wash and set mine and my bridesmaids hair, he did an amazing job. I was worrying about fastening my veil as my hair was fairly short, he gave me lots of well-lacquered curls and anchored the veil superbly well (if you walk on carpet the veil can really drag) And I did feel the drag as my Dad walked me down the aisle of the church, but thanks to Steve’s work it was all ok. 

    Daughter plans to get here around 11 or so, we will meet son at Whipsnade and spend the day trying to make new memories, especially for them as I think they are both struggling at present. Then back here, maybe supporting a neighbour who is embarking on a new career selling Indian street food from his new venture van at our local, or maybe a Deliveroo. Will play it by ear. 

    Hugs xxx

    Moomy

  • Moomy

    I hope you have a lovely at the zoo with your family. Xx

  • Enjoy your day making new memories.x